Shah Rukh Khan's Top 10 Biggest Overseas Earners

This Shah Rukh Khan starrer might have been panned by the critics but the fact remains that Rohit Shetty’s ‘Dilwale’ was nothing less than a money spinner. This action romantic multi-starrer tops the list of Shah Rukh Khan’s movies that became the highest overseas grosser's till date. Starring Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol and Johnny Lever, this flick managed to rake in a cool $26.60 million net approx.

‘My Name Is Khan’ might have not gone down well with a few sects but it found much appreciation from critics for its sensitive plot. This Karan Johar directorial was undoubtedly one of the top SRK movies which had one of his best career performances that ended up making more money abroad than at home. SRK’s second top overseas grosser earned a good $22.80 million net approximately.

Rohit Shetty’s ‘Chennai Express’ broke all existing box-office records when released in 2013. The comic caper was equally loved by one and all at home and abroad as it went on to earn huge collections to become the then highest Bollywood all-time grosser till ‘PK’ hit the screens in 2014. The SRK and Deepika Padukone starrer earned a good $19.39 million net approximately, thus, becoming the third highest overseas SRK film.

This multi-starrer directed by Farah Khan had Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone. Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and Sonu Sood in pivotal roles also figures in the list of top 10 Shah Rukh Khan overseas blockbusters. Though the action comedy didn’t have a great plot but nevertheless earned massive collections for its star power and brilliant music. ‘Happy New Year’ finds itself at fourth place for earning $17.12 million net approximately.

Director Yash Chopra’s swan song didn’t just have the hottest pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif but had some amazing music by AR Rahman which earned exceedingly well at home as well as abroad. Jab Tak Hai Jaan is in the fifth position for SRK’s highest overseas earners with a collection of $13.23 million net approx.

‘Stylishly boring’ was what one got to read from the critics when Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Don 2’ released. Shah Rukh playing the dare devil criminal in this sequel was appreciated more abroad than home, for its exotic locations, action and concept. The action flick received a thumbs up from its audience abroad as it earned a decent $11,20 million net approx.

Despite receiving flak by the critics for its overloaded CGI effects and over-the-top content, SRK’s ‘Ra.One’ was popular overseas as it figures in the list of his highest grossing films that earned a decent $10.85 million. This was one of the films where SRK played a dual role and though the sci-fi flick grossed over 100-cr at the domestic box-office it was declared a flop by the trade pundits. 

This Karan Johar film was high on star power for having SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan but lacked soul. Though the romantic tear-jerker had splendid songs and visuals but failed to get the cash registers ringing at home. However, 'KANK' which may not be counted as Shah Rukh Khan’s best movies but it earned a neat $10.56 million net abroad.

Deepika Padukone couldn’t have asked for a better launch pad. Her smashing debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om’ had all the makings of a typical masala film with spoofs, songs, and comic dialogues and Shahrukh playing a double role. Farah Khan’s second directorial was successful at home as well as overseas as it earned $10.15 million net approx.

Talking of Shah Rukh Khan’s box-office collections overseas, Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ set the tone for the superstar. With a dream star cast of SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar’s ‘K3G’ ruled the audience’s hearts in India and abroad. This tear-jerker family entertainer gained impressive collections of nearly $8.90 million, overseas.